![]() You can always use a short cut and instead of infusing your tequila, just add a few chili slices to the drink, but by taking the extra step, you will have a nice, peppery tequila to use for many more drinks. The drink has no sugar added – just fresh sweet pineapple, fresh lime juice, a dash of Cointreau for finesse, and the spiced hot tequila. At that point, you can taste, and remove the peppers if enough heat is seeped through, then store in a glass jar to use later. Whatever you have on hand will work because you can always control the heat by adding more or less of the chilies, and vary the amount of time you let them sit in the alcohol.įor this recipe I chopped about 8 thin slices of serrano chili, poured about 5 oz of tequila reposado, and let it sit for 30 minutes. Depending on whether you like super hot or mild spiciness, you can start with mild jalapeno, or go to the other extreme and use the hottest jabanero. You can use any hot peppers you have on hand, and you can control the amount of heat. Moisten the rim of a glass with a lime wedge. Seal and shake vigorously until outside is frosted, 10 to 15 seconds. Add pineapple juice, tequila, triple sec, and lime juice to the shaker. Add agave, mezcal, tequila, and Cointreau. Directions Fill a cocktail shaker half-full with ice. I’ve been playing with infused alcohols lately, and this chili-flavored tequila is the simplest to make, and produces results in a matter of minutes. To a shaker, add lime juice, half the grilled pineapple, and ice. Put one in the simple syrup as it cooks and save the others, which you can cut into wedges for a garnish for the cocktails. It adds a nice toasty chili and fresh lime zest aroma, and additional spiciness to the whole experience. Garnish the glasses with a fresh pineapple wedge or lime wedge. Here’s how it goes: toast a few chilies, and grind to a powder, zest a few limes, and mix in with coarse salt. Pour into a cocktail glass filled with ice and serve. It’s worth the extra 5 minutes, and can be reused for more drinks if stored in the fridge. Suggested Uses/Why We Love It Prepare for bright sunny. With its spicy kick, and refreshing fruity taste, this margarita is a must-try!Īnd speaking of next level, for an extra special touch, dip the rim of the glass in a toasted chili and lime zest flavored salt. Tasting Notes Pineapple and cucumber add a fresh, garden-inspired twist to a classic lime margarita. This icy cold, hot-spiced margarita may be just the thing you need after a long week, especially on a hot afternoon, and especially when Cinco De Mayo falls on a Friday – you are pretty much doomed to have one! And with this particular recipe, you will really take your margarita experience to the next level.
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